Pepperdine led the entire first half and 31-27 at the break. After LMU took a 36-34 lead near the 17-minute mark, the Waves took control with a 15-2 run over the next seven minutes. Pepperdine led by at least nine points over the final 10 minutes.

It was the 399th career victory for Lorenzo Romar, who is in his second stint as head coach at Pepperdine.